It's been a while so here's some of the latest- Updated with prices realized

[diggummup]

EDIT 4-7-11- I've listed the prices these sold for on ebay recently.

I haven't posted here lately but that doesn't mean I haven't found some good stuff. Here are some finds from garage sales/ estate sales from the last several weeks.


Fostoria covered divided nut dish circa 1924-1927.
This is a hard to find piece of vaseline glass and has a book listed value of $200-225. I paid $10.
I listed for $99.99, didn't sell. Had an offer of $65 and declined. I like it and i'll keep it.


Indiana Glass Blue Carnival Canterbury Basket.
This was made in 1971 in a limited production and has a book listed value of $50-$75.
I paid $10.Sold for $39.99


A cool looking vintage G.E. clock with the zodiac signs painted on the front and 4 pull out red felt lined drawers. Value Paid- $3 Sold for $19.99


3 pairs of vintage 1980's Serengeti Driver's Sunglasses, New with tags. Value? Paid $1 a pair
I listed the two pairs in the top photos. Top left ended up selling for $50.99, Top right sold for $36.75

I'll post some more tommorrow.

[SEANO]

Great pics! Looking forward to checking out the rest.
Nice finds!

[diggummup]

EDIT 4-7-11- I've listed the prices these sold for on ebay recently.


Here's a few more that I either have listed or sold already, nothing special but every dollar adds up-


A couple of pewter wine tasters. Sold for $22 and change. Paid .50 each


Jeanette Glass Jadeite opalescent juicer. Paid $5 sold for $21.05


Scandinavian Krumkake Iron. Paid $1 sold for $12


32 playstation 1 games. Paid $1 for the entire lot. Sold for $96


Italian fascist youth leader knife. This was id'd on Tnet, I had no idea what it was but I liked it.
Will update when it sells.
Update Paid a few dollars in a box lot at an estate sale. Sold for $126.49


West Virginia Glass Orange Blendo Pitcher set in the box. Will update when it sells.
Update Paid $4.00 sold for $26.00

More to follow....

[diggummup]

EDIT 4-7-11- I've listed the prices these sold for on ebay recently.

A few more


Vita Mix 4000 Maxi 4000 Commercial mixer. Paid $10. Will update when sold
Update - this thing went off the charts! Sold for $256.00

A Montblanc Meisterstuck Classique 163 rollerball pen. This was purchased as a lot with some other pens/pencils; Cross, Parker, Schaefer etc. Paid $20 for the lot. Will update when sold
Update- Sold for $122.50


And my best and favorite find in a long time are a pair of Celestion Ditton 66 Studio Monitors.
One of the crossover's need a capacitor but at $5 for the pair, I couldn't go wrong. Not for sale!

[SEANO]

GREAT STUFF DIGGUM!!

Keep it up. GS's are picking-up here, even with the crappy New England Weather STILL...
Must travel to many towns, but atleast there's sales!
Damn good hit on the PS1's!
Really appreciate the pics and info., it really helps in the quests, thanks!!!!
Best of luck!

Seano

[diggummup]

Thanks Seano. The hunt today didn't turn up anything too good. Just a couple pairs of early 1900'S wire rim sunglasses and a pair of Pince Nez readers.

[acevillav]

I bow down to you

Ace Villa-v

[diggummup]

Updated with some prices that stuff sold for. I post these to give you all ideas of what to look for while your "treasure" hunting. Good luck!
Lets see some more posts from your finds!

[Cappy Z.]

.....Hot Dam!!!!! I love these stories!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Keep em coming!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[jfoto]

hey nice finds man!!!!!! very inspiring, hopefully I can get some good stuff this weekend!

[Love It Twice 2009]

diggummup
I've gotta say this post truly inspires me that there is still money to be made on Fee-Bay and really motivates me to start hitting the garage and estate sales hard! Thanks!

[Charmin]

Loved this post!
Its always so much fun to see what others are finding at garage sales and I'm happy for the profit you made on these items !!!
I had never heard of the Montblanc pens and did not know they were worth so much ---This will post make me take a closer look at pens from now on.
Thank you for sharing your knowledge, Diggummup .

[OldSowBreath]

Thanks for all your posts - they are very entertaining and enlightening!

[diggummup]

Your welcome eveyone. Thanks for the kind words.